Panama seizes North Korean ship carrying ballistic missiles from Cuba

This is a picture Panama's President Ricardo Martinelli posted on his twitter account on July 15 showing what he said officials believe is sophisticated missile equipment found in containers of sugar aboard a North Korean-flagged ship traveling from Cuba. Panamanian officials verified the tweet was authentic but did not immediately respond to requests for further details.(Photo: AP)

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Panama: North Korean-flagged ship had ballistic missiles and other arms